How We Are Connecting the World
Our Mission And Approach
Purpose
To provide a platform that serves and preserves humanity through better communication.
Vision
Build a better world through communication, leadership, and excellence.
Mission
Amplify the voice of impact-driven leaders dedicated to communication and connection.
Corporate Values
Fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Bridging the gap between technology and humanity.
Cultivating a culture of excellence and integrity
Thoughtfulness, Authenticity, Trustworthiness
Meet the Team
Benjamin C. Ashpole
Executive Director
Ben Ashpole is an entrepreneur, data integration scientist, machine learning researcher, and mentor whose career spans the public, for-profit, and non-profit sectors. Ben earned undergraduate degrees from Indiana University with majors in each of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Cognitive Science; and a master’s in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania.
As founder and CEO of Bashpole Software, Inc. since 2006, Ben leads a team of researchers, developers, and marketing specialists in pursuit of the promise of AI and Machine Learning. One concept that Ben dedicates a lot of time to is creating ways to automate the Google Ad Grants Program, which represents a vastly underutilized resource worth billions of dollars annually in free advertising.
Adriana Vela
Non-Executive Director
Named one of the “10 Most Empowering Women Leaders of 2021”, Adriana Vela is a multiple award-winning market and technology trends expert, strategist, entrepreneur, and certified business and leadership coach, and award-winning author of “11 Ways To Improve The Human Condition.”
Adriana has founded three technology and education-based non-profit organizations with a mission to grow the next generation of innovators. As an entrepreneur, she has been quoted or featured in journal publications such as The Milken Institute Report: ‘Minds-to-Market’ and the San Diego Business Journal; in magazines like PM Networks, PharmaTech Europe, SmallTimes, Hispanic Business, San Diego Magazine, and Industry Era Magazine.
Iggy Isiorho
Secretary/Director
Iggy Isiorho is a Software Engineering Supervisor at Bashpole Software. Iggy built ad generation software from the ground up and is a specialist in technical support. Iggy’s skills include Java, JSP, and Java-related libraries, SQL, DevOps Python, PHP, Perl, and Linux.
Terry Britton
Board Member
Terry Britton is a multifaceted professional with extensive experience in technology, education, and community service. As SCORE Chapter Co-Chair since 2012, he regularly helps entrepreneurs succeed. Notable achievements include founding the Crystal Towers Computer Club (1997-2007), where he provided 130 computer systems to elderly and disabled residents, earning the Bellsouth Good Neighbor Award (2000). His career spans teaching as a full-time professor at Forsyth Technical Community College (2002-2006), web development, and many music and performance initiatives. He has maintained leadership roles in various non-profits, including Art for the People in NYC, and currently also serves as webmaster for NC Native Plant Society.
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